How much does a veterinarian make in Seattle?
$163,800a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $78.75 an hour or $13,650 a month.
- Hourly
- $78.75
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 1,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,260Median: $163,800Highest 10%: $274,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,260 | $47.72 | |
| 25th | $128,900 | $61.99 | |
| Median | $163,800 | $78.75 | |
| 75th | $202,000 | $97.12 | |
| 90th | $274,000 | $131.75 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Kennewick, WA | $163,500 |
| Olympia, WA | $158,900 |
| Bremerton, WA | $158,600 |
| Yakima, WA | $158,200 |
| Spokane, WA | $151,800 |
| Bellingham, WA | $149,800 |
| Portland, OR | $131,700 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $78.75 ($163,800 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $163,800 against $130,100 nationally, 26% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $160,500, so Seattle pays 2% more.
Where does Seattle rank for veterinarian pay?
8 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $99,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $274,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.